Detective Thomas Atkins Dawson
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey
End of Watch: Monday, August 13, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 2141

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Monday, August 13, 1973
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective Dawson was killed in a one-car automobile accident on State Highway 130 while on duty in Washington Township.

Detective Dawson had served with the New Jersey State Police for almost 7 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.